We introduce to you our new interim minister, the Rev. James E. Hicks, former senior pastor (now retired) of the United Presbyterian Church in Cortland.  Jim was the 2007 moderator of the Presbytery of Susquehanna Valley and 2008 co-chair of Committee on Ministry (in the UPUSA). He was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and was graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a BA in Political Science in 1963; he received his MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1966.  He has pursued graduate study in behavioral psychology and his continuing education has included courses at Union Theological (NYC), Princeton, and McCormick Seminaries. In his recent spare time, he has served as temporary pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church of Oneonta, the First Presbyterian Church of Marathon, West Presbyterian Church of Binghamton, the United Church of Christ in McClean (substitute part-time), and preached occasionally at other churches in the wider Cortland area.  He and his wife, Mary, have three adult children and seven grandchildren. Though presently active in the UPCUSA, he has now been granted dual standing in the UCC. He is residing at his 12- acre farmette in Groton, NY, and looking forward to serving the people of the Preble Congregational Church.

Rev. Hicks will hold office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am - 12:00pm at the church.  Please feel free to stop by, make an appointment or call him at 607-749-3606.